Hagley Library Brandywine Dissertation Fellowship for the study of business and technology in America

The Hagley Museum and Library furthers the study of business and technology in America. The collections include individuals’ papers and companies’ records ranging from eighteenth-century merchants to modern telecommunications and illustrate the impact of the business system on society. Applications should demonstrate superior intellectual quality, present a persuasive methodology, and show that the dissertation makes significant use of Hagley research materials.

Award

A residential fellowship for three to four months duration, it provides $10,000 and free housing on Hagley’s grounds along with an office and other amenities. Brandywine Dissertation fellows are expected to work at Hagley at least four days weekly and to participate in events organized by Hagley’s Center for the History of Business, Technology, and Society.

Eligibility

The Hagley Library’s Brandywine Dissertation Fellowship is designed for graduate students who are actively working on their dissertation.

Annual Deadline

March 31